November 2009

Autumn Internationals Betting: Early points expected at Murrayfield as fast starters get it on

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle surveys the betting battleground from this weekend's international clashes across the British Isles. Read his pick of the odds from Scotland v Australia, Ireland v Fiji and Wales v Argentina here...Read more »

England v New Zealand: Lineout dominance can lead to crushing All Black victory

Geoffrey Riddle / 19 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle speaks with the New Zealand lineout combo of hooker Andrew Hore and lock Tom Donnelly ahead of Saturday's encounter with England...Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why England will beat New Zealand

The Betfair Contrarian / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Only the truly bold should follow the Contrarian this week as he backs England to beat the All Blacks at [8.4] on Betfair....Read more »

England v New Zealand: Back-room team takes flak over faltering England

Ralph Ellis / 18 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England go into Saturday's clash with New Zealand as huge underdogs after poor performances against Australia and Argentina - but could the support coaches be to blame? That's the line coming out of the England camp. Ralph Ellis reports...Read more »

Late O'Driscoll magic seals big winnings for draw backers

Joe Dyer / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Australians denied by 100-cap wonder who scores late and low in dramatic finish...Read more »

Four Nations Final Betting: England v Australia

George Riley / 14 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Rugby League maestro George Riley searches for the best bets ahead of tonight's Four Nations final...Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Back Boks and Ireland on busy weekend

Geoffrey Riddle / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

France are dreaming of World Cup glory so what better opponents for them than the current champions? Meanwhile, can Brian O'Driscoll celebrate his 100th cap with victory over the Aussies? Geoffrey Riddle selects the best bets....Read more »

International Rugby Interview: Santiago Phelan

Geoffrey Riddle / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle meets the Pumas coach to discuss being Argentina, planning for World Cup 2011 and why he won't be making any excuses if his side lose to England on Saturday....Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Where do England stand after the defeat by Australia?

Geoffrey Riddle / 09 November 2009 / Leave a comment

A solid win is needed over Argentina for Martin Johnson to keep hold of any good will with media and fans alike, says Geoffrey Riddle...Read more »

Four Nations Betting: England to be floored by New Zealand

George Riley / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

England were well and truly beaten last Saturday against Australia and the signs are they will suffer a similar fate at the hands of New Zealand when the teams clash this week, says George Riley....Read more »

England v Australia Betting: Even lineout may not save the Red Rose from another home pruning

Geoffrey Riddle / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

There are encouraging signs throughout the Australian camp and the return of Steve Thompson to England's lineout gives them hope of dominating all areas of the Twickenham pitch on Saturday...Read more »

International Rugby Betting: Can England and Wales survive against the fittest?

Geoffrey Riddle / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Geoffrey Riddle is very excited about the internationals at Twickenham and Cardiff this weekend. However, the home nations both face tests of stamina as they take on world rugby's fittest athletes......Read more »

Rugby Union Betting: Crunch time for Johnson

Ralph Ellis / 05 November 2009 / Leave a comment

After a year in the job, England's head coach needs to start producing. Good news then, that Jonny's back and exciting youngsters are staking their claims, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »